Lunch and Learn: Providing for Aging LGBT People

The LGBTQ Inclusive Provider Network of Central New York and the Southern Tier invites you to “Lunch and Learn: Providing for Aging LGBT People” from noon-1:30 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 12, at the Beard Building, 9 Main St., Cortland.

This educational program, led by Leah Calzolaio from the Cortland LGBT Resource Center and Kim Dill from SAGE Upstate, will include a screening and discussion of Gen Silent, a 2010 critically-acclaimed documentary film, directed and produced by Stu Maddux. The film follows the lives of six LGBT seniors living in the Boston area who must choose if they will hide their sexuality in order to survive in the long-term healthcare system. The title of the film is a reference to the generations of older LGBT people who remain in the closet or re-enter the closet out of concern for their safety or quality of life.

Professionals and communiy members are welcome. Lunch and the program are free, but registration is required by Aug. 8. Contact Mayumi via e-mail or at 777-3717.